Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- have to: Must do
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in bloom: Having flowers; flowering.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- wear on
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- stay home: To remain in one's house or residence.
- after hours: After the usual closing time.
- side note: A brief piece of additional information or a comment that is related to the main subject but is not essential to it.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
- adrenaline: Chemical in the body that responds to stress, fear
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- binge: To eat or drink too much at one time
- confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
- hormone: Chemical produced by the body to control functions
- harsh: Rough; tough; hard to experience or accept
- cozy: Comfortable, warm, pleasant, and often, small
- chill: State of being a little cold
- comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
- jealous: Wishing you were like someone or had their things
- hemisphere: One half of a rounded, ball-like object
- burst: To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
- idiom: Phrase with a special, metaphoric meaning
- brace: Structure that strengthens a joint
- excitement: When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
- rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- crisp: To make or become dry and crisp, as with heat
- unpleasant: Causing a bad feeling in people
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- melt: To disappear or to go away
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- naturally: In the expected or usual way
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
- bleak: Desolate and colorless; without much hope
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- bolt: Line of electricity in the sky from lightning
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- freeze: To harden to a solid below zero degrees
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- knit: To join or be joined closely together
- bloom: To flower; to produce flowers
- lesson: Something done to learn or teach something; class
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- chunky: Containing large sticky lumps; thick and heavy
- barren: (Of a woman) not able to have children
- hobby: Regular activity done in free time, for pleasure
- shiver: Act of shaking from fear or cold
- live: To be alive
- southern: Concerning a region in the south
- downhill: From higher ground to lower ground
- glide: To move smoothly and quietly as if without effort
- brisk: Cold or cool in a pleasant way
- howl: To cry or wail loudly
- plow: Piece of farm equipment used to turn over soil
- ugly: (E.g. of a situation) bad; likely to turn nasty
- kite: Toy flown in the wind on a long string
- uncontrollable: That cannot be controlled or prevented
- summertime: Warmest season of the year
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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How to Talk about Winter Weather and the Winter Season with Advanced English
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Emily posted on 2018/09/18Ready to chat about chilly days and cozy nights? This video is packed with awesome winter vocabulary and seasonal idioms, like 'dead of winter' and the Danish concept of 'hygge', to help you speak confidently about the season. You'll pick up practical phrases and cultural insights that go way beyond just talking about the snow!
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